Title
An ordinance amending Chapter 7 (the "Unified Development Code" or "UDC") of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended, as related to Signs.
(Legislative)
Related Files: CODE-25-0005
Located in All Council Districts
Presenter:
Kurt Schmitt, Program Administrator II, City Planning Department
Daniel Sexton, Land Use Review/Development Review Enterprises Planning Manager, City Planning Department
Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Body
Summary:
Owner: City of Colorado Springs
Initiating Agency: City Planning Department
Location: City-wide
The City of Colorado Springs' Sign Ordinance is part of the City's efforts to update and modernize the local sign standards to reflect current technology, industry practices and federal requirements regarding content neutral sign regulations as well as the citywide strategic priorities of economic vitality and infrastructure to promote a thriving community. The City's Sign Ordinance proposes updates to the relevant sign sections of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and is an opportunity to update and align with industry standards and promote our economic vitality and business community.
The City's Planning Department initiated this Amendment to UDC Text application as part of an on-going effort to update and refine regulations established under the UDC.
Background:
The City of Colorado Springs last updated its sign regulations in March of 2012. Prior to 2012, the sign ordinance was regulated by zone districts, whereas under the current regulations, the regulation of signs is based on the "Use" of the property, such as Commercial, Industrial, Office, Civic, and Residential uses. Additional updates made in 2012 consisted of the implementation of Electronic Message Center ("EMC") signs, digital displays with changing messages, which are limited to the Commercial use category. The Coordinated Sign Plan ("CSP") application was added to facilitate flexibility for developm...
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